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Tough times for Thomas Merriweather
It has not been an easy first five days of Miami University summer camp for senior tailback Thomas Merriweather.
First, the veteran running back was unable to pass his conditioning test on Friday, Aug. 6, the day before the first practice, and although he did pass it the following day, he was relegated to working out with the freshmen and third-string players for the first three days of practice.
During Monday’s third day of practice he was running with what used to be called “reckless abandon.” He got hit by a couple defenders and his helmet popped off, but he continued to drive his feet forward for another 8 yards until he was brought to the ground, none too gently.
On Tuesday Merriweather was back with the first string, taking handoffs from quarterback Zac Dysert. Midway through the afternoon session, the first session this summer which included the entire team and full pads, Merriweather took a major-league hit.
He spent a couple minutes on the ground, several more on his knees, and spent the rest of the practice trying to recuperate under the shade of a nearby tree.
Wide receiver DeMarco Paine, the junior college transfer, had a better day in heat which soared into the mid-90s. He worked with the first string and broke loose for a long touchdown after catching a pass from Dysert, and he also worked out with Jamal Rogers returning punts.
Sophomore wide receiver Luke Swift also broke free for a long touchdown catch.
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